New York City Launches Small Direct-Cash Transfer Program To Address Young Adult Homelessness

On June 17, 2021, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, and Point Source Youth announced the launch of a small, trial, direct-cash transfer program to address young adult homelessness. The Trust Youth Initiative: Direct Cash Transfers to Address Young Adult Homelessness study will provide and evaluate direct cash assistance with optional supportive services to help advance the goal of ending youth homelessness in New York City and build actionable evidence. The study will give $1,250 a month to 40 participants aged 18 through 25 for up to two years (a total . . .